Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
La Trobes Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing prepares you for a broad community approach to nursing children and families, particularly those in the prenatal to school-entry stage of their life cycle. Study community child health, including the nurturing care of mothers, children and families throughout the childbearing years. Explore the practice of nursing, midwifery research, Indigenous health, perinatal health and the care of families facing adversity. Graduate ready to apply an evidence-based approach to practice, communicate effectively, critically analyze and apply principles for optimal health outcomes.
Structure
Total of 120 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- NSM4CCH Community Child Health
- NSM5CAF Nurturing Child And Family
- NSM5COM Complex Care In Maternal And Child Health Nursing
- NSM4MCH Maternal And Child Health Practice
- NSM4IPH First Nations Perinatal Health
- NSM4REM Research And Evidence In Midwifery
- NSM5RFN Research Foundations
- NSM5RES Research In Nursing And Midwifery
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent). Specialisation - compulsory: Both nursing and midwifery. Students must have secured access to placement in Maternal and Child Health service/s for the duration of their course, with written confirmation from that service provider. Applicants must also have at least 12 months recent experience in both Nursing and Midwifery (a total of two years). Applicants must hold current registration with AHPRA as both a Registered Nurse and a Midwife.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (Bundoora) | Domestic: $27,400 | No |
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